Attenborough and the Giant Elephant

Attenborough and the Giant Elephant

Year: 2017

Runtime: 58 mins

Language: English

Director: Stephen Dunleavy

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David Attenborough explores the extraordinary life and death of Jumbo, a celebrated African elephant believed by many to be the largest in the world. The documentary follows a team of scientists and conservationists as they investigate Jumbo’s story, separating fact from the myths surrounding his life. With exclusive access to Jumbo’s skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History, the team examines his size, treatment in captivity, and the circumstances of his death, ultimately uncovering vital clues about this remarkable animal whose story is rumored to have inspired the film Dumbo.

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